Odoo vs SAP - vendor bill speed test comparison #sorrySAP

Summary

This script demonstrates a rapid method for processing vendor bills in Odoo, a popular business management software. By leveraging keyboard shortcuts instead of a mouse, the process is streamlined. The speaker types 'B I L' to access the bills, uses the ALT key to highlight shortcuts, and presses 'C' to create a bill. They then select the vendor, input the bill amount, and validate it with 'V'. This technique, favored by accountants for its speed, is showcased in both slow motion and real-time for clarity.

Takeaways

• 🔑 The secret to fast operation in Odoo is the use of shortcuts.
• 🖱️ Mouse usage can be eliminated by utilizing keyboard shortcuts.
• 🎬 The demonstration will be shown slowly to understand the process.
• 🔑 Accessing vendor bills is as simple as typing 'B I L' and pressing ENTER.
• ⏏️ The ALT key is used to highlight all available shortcuts.
• 📝 'C' is the shortcut for creating a vendor bill in Odoo.
• 🔍 Typing the first letters in the vendor's field and using the DOWN ARROW selects the vendor.
• 🔄 Odoo auto-completes each line, streamlining data entry.
• 🔢 The TAB key navigates to the next field for entering the bill amount.
• ⌨️ ALT key followed by 'V' is used to validate the bill entry.
• 🚀 Many accountants use this method to work efficiently and quickly.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script?

The main theme of the video script is demonstrating how to use keyboard shortcuts in Odoo to efficiently create and process vendor bills.

Why are shortcuts considered a secret to speed in the script?

Shortcuts are considered a secret to speed because they allow users to navigate and perform tasks in Odoo without the need for a mouse, thus saving time.

What is the first step shown in the script to access vendor bills in Odoo?

The first step is to type 'B I L' on the Odoo dashboard and press ENTER.

How does the script suggest to highlight all available shortcuts in Odoo?

The script suggests pressing the ALT key to highlight all the shortcuts available.

What shortcut is used to create a vendor bill according to the script?

The script indicates pressing 'C' to create a vendor bill.

How does the script describe the process of selecting a vendor in Odoo?

The process involves typing the first letters in the vendor's field, using the DOWN ARROW to select, and pressing ENTER.

What does Odoo do to assist the user when entering information for a bill?

Odoo auto-completes each line for the user as they type.

What key is used to navigate to the next field when entering bill information in Odoo?

The TAB key is used to go to the next field.

How does the script demonstrate entering the amount of the bill in Odoo?

After pressing TAB, the user types in the amount of the bill and then presses TAB again.

What shortcut is used to validate the bill in Odoo according to the script?

The script shows using the ALT key for shortcuts and pressing 'V' to validate the bill.

Why do accountants use the method shown in the script?

Accountants use this method to work really fast and efficiently in Odoo.

Is there a demonstration of the process at real speed in the script?

Yes, the script ends with an offer to demonstrate the process again at real speed.

Outlines

00:00

🔑 Mastering Shortcuts in Odoo for Efficient Accounting

This paragraph introduces the concept of using keyboard shortcuts in Odoo to streamline the process of creating and managing vendor bills. The speaker demonstrates how to access vendor bills directly from the Odoo dashboard by typing 'B I L' and pressing ENTER. The use of the ALT key to highlight available shortcuts, the 'C' key to create a bill, and the DOWN ARROW to select a vendor from a list is explained. The process of auto-completing lines, navigating through fields using TAB, and validating the bill with 'V' is also covered. The paragraph emphasizes the efficiency of this method, which is popular among accountants, and offers a promise to show the process at real speed.

Keywords

💡Shortcuts

Shortcuts refer to quicker methods or techniques to perform tasks more efficiently, often used in software applications to reduce the time spent on repetitive actions. In the video's context, shortcuts are keyboard combinations that allow the user to navigate and perform actions within Odoo without using a mouse, exemplified by typing 'B I L' to access vendor bills.

💡Odoo

Odoo is an open-source suite of integrated business applications, including sales, CRM, project management, warehouse management, manufacturing, financial management, and human resources. The video demonstrates how to use Odoo efficiently by leveraging keyboard shortcuts to manage vendor bills.

💡Vendor Bills

Vendor bills are financial documents that represent the amount owed to suppliers for goods or services provided. In the script, the process of creating a vendor bill in Odoo is shown, emphasizing the use of shortcuts to streamline this accounting task.

💡Keyboard Navigation

Keyboard navigation is the use of keyboard keys to interact with a software interface, allowing users to perform tasks without relying on a mouse. The video script illustrates keyboard navigation by showing how to type specific letters and use keys like ALT and TAB to access and complete fields in Odoo.

💡ALT Key

The ALT key on a keyboard is often used in combination with other keys to access special functions or shortcuts in software applications. In the video, pressing the ALT key is shown as a method to highlight all available shortcuts, which is crucial for speeding up the process of creating a vendor bill in Odoo.

💡Auto-Complete

Auto-complete is a feature in many software applications that suggests or completes text based on the initial letters typed by the user. In the context of the video, Odoo auto-completes each line for the user as they type the first letters in the vendor's field, which saves time and reduces the effort of typing full entries.

💡Tab Key

The TAB key on a keyboard is used to move the cursor to the next field or option in a software interface. In the script, the TAB key is mentioned as a way to navigate through the fields when entering the amount of the bill and moving to the next field for further input.

💡Validation

Validation in a software context refers to the process of confirming or approving the data entered. The script describes pressing 'V' after using the ALT key to bring up shortcuts, which is the action taken to validate the entered vendor bill in Odoo.

💡Efficiency

Efficiency is the measure of how well a task is performed with the least waste of time and effort. The video's theme revolves around efficiency, showing how using keyboard shortcuts in Odoo can lead to faster and more productive work, especially for accountants.

💡Accountants

Accountants are professionals who manage financial records and transactions. The script mentions that many accountants use the method demonstrated in the video to work quickly, indicating that the shortcuts and techniques shown are relevant and beneficial in the accounting profession.

💡Real Speed

Real speed refers to the actual pace at which a task is performed, without any slow-motion or deliberate slowing down for demonstration purposes. The video script offers to show the process again at 'real speed' to give viewers a sense of the true efficiency gains achieved through the use of shortcuts.

Highlights

The secret to fast operation in Odoo is using shortcuts, eliminating the need for a mouse.

Demonstration of the shortcut process is provided at a slow pace for better understanding.

Accessing vendor bills directly from the Odoo dashboard by typing 'B I L' and pressing ENTER.

Using the ALT key to highlight all available shortcuts in Odoo.

Creating a vendor bill by pressing 'C' after highlighting shortcuts with ALT.

Entering the first letters in the vendor's field and using the DOWN ARROW to select.

Odoo's auto-completion feature for each line in the bill.

Using the TAB key to navigate to the next field in the bill creation process.

Entering the amount of the bill and using TAB to move to the next field.

Pressing ALT for shortcuts and 'V' to validate the bill in Odoo.

The efficiency of this method is emphasized, with many accountants using it to work quickly.

An invitation to see the process demonstrated at real speed.

The demonstration of the bill creation process is repeated to showcase real-time efficiency.

The importance of shortcuts in streamlining the workflow within Odoo's accounting module.

The overall time-saving benefits of using keyboard shortcuts in Odoo for accountants.

The ease of use and intuitiveness of Odoo's shortcut system for bill creation.

The potential for increased productivity through the use of Odoo's shortcut features.

Transcripts

Some of us asked us how we were so fast.

And the secret is simple, shortcuts!

We don't even need the mouse anymore!

Let me show you that again

very slowly

so you can know how it works.

So, to access my vendor bills

directly from my Odoo dashboard,

I simply type “B I L”, and press ENTER.

Here press the ALT key

to highlight all the shortcuts available,

and I press “C” to create the vendor bill.

Here, I type the first letters in the vendor's field,

DOWN ARROW to select, and ENTER.

Odoo auto-completes each line for me.

Then TAB to go to the next field.

I type in the amount of the bill,

TAB again,

then press ALT for the shortcuts

and “V” to validate.

And boom, it’s done!

A lot of accountants use that method

to work really fast.

You want to see that in real speed ?

Let's do that again!